Looking for a more meaningful career? At Discovery, we guarantee that every day will fill your heart with joy all year round. We support fantastic people to live fulfilled and happy lives!
We are seeking a dedicated team member to support people in Bridgwater and surrounding areas to access community facilities such as hydrotherapy, trips to the theatre, cinema, local clubs, and places of interest.
Ability to drive is essential due to the requirement to travel across Somerset.
In this role, you will:
- Help adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to develop skills needed to live independently
- Assist with daily tasks including shopping, housework, cleaning, and laundry
- Support medication management and personal care
- Encourage participation in education, employment, and leisure activities, and support individuals to access these opportunities
- Continuously develop your skills to meet the needs of the role
Benefits for Support Workers at Discovery include:
- Enhanced floating support worker rate of £14.30 per hour
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile
- 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High street discounts in retail and entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinemas, etc.)
- Life assurance and company pension
- Industry-leading training
- Paid enhanced DBS check
Apply now:
If you share our values and want to make a positive difference, please apply by clicking the button below, contact Melissa at 0300 303 9150, or email us at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal chat about the role. Join us and help create fulfilling lives for those we support.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure, which will be arranged by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We are Disability Confident Committed and guarantee to interview all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria. We also support applicants through reasonable adjustments during the application process. For assistance, contact our Resourcing Team at 0300 303 9150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org.
Other titles for this role include Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant, or Carer.
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